Bong Joon-ho’s latest movie, “Mickey 17”, has reached No.1 at the North American box office. A groundbreaking record due to this being the first film by a Korean director to take the number one spot. With all these achievements, you would think that “Mickey 17” is a massive success. However, this is only partly true […]
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Can Marvel Keep The Interest Alive After Killing Off The Characters Who Built The Movie Franchise?
The beloved Marvel film “Endgame” had a dramatic ending signifying the end of an era for Marvel movie lovers. For those who loved the movies from the beginning, watching Iron Man die and seeing Captain America age was the end of an era. There’s a separation between Marvel comic lovers and Marvel movie lovers; even […]
Biggest Oscars Snubs of 2025
The 2025 Oscar Nominations are here, and once again, movie-goers are surprised, thrilled, and outraged by the decisions of the Academy. With the most Oscar nominations of 2025 going to the wildly unpopular crowd-least-favorite yet critical-darling Emilia Perez, many have started to take note of what films, actors, and directors are missing out on their […]
Why do Critics Love ‘Emilia Pérez’ and Fans Hate it?
“Emilia Pérez” is a film about a Mexican lawyer who has to help a cartel boss retire and transition into a woman. The film was quite a hit with critics, earning 13 Oscar nominations and 10 Golden Globe Nominations. However, if you look closely at what the audiences think, it’s barely a hit. It’s not […]
Karla Sofia Gascon Becomes First Trans Woman Nominated For Best Actress
Spanish actress Karla Sofia Gascon made history on Thursday, January 23, when the Academy Awards announced her nomination for Best Actress. Gascon is the first openly transgender person ever nominated for an acting award at the Oscars. Gascon is the titular lead in Emilia Perez, a musical about a cartel leader undergoing a gender transition. […]
The Wild Robot is a Surprising Ode to Motherhood
The Wild Robot, one of the most talked about animated movies of 2024, is stirring up Oscar buzz after earning nominations from the Scripter Awards and Golden Globes. The hit film is also returning to theaters before awards season, so those who didn’tdidn’t get a chance to bawl their eyes out in public can score […]
Sza Makes On-Screen Debut With Keke Palmer in New Buddy Comedy
On Friday, January 17, 2025, hit singer Sza made her big-screen debut opposite American darling Keke Palmer in the hit new comedy One of Them Days. Directed by Lawrence Lamont and distributed by Sony Pictures, One of Them Days follows best friends Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (Sza) after the latter’s boyfriend steals her rent money. […]
The Fourth Sonic the Hedgehog Movie is Confirmed
Following the popularity of the third Sonic the Hedgehog installment, Paramount Pictures announced that the studio had greenlighted Sonic the Hedgehog 4. The upcoming family film will be released in spring 2027. The latest installment in the franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, earned over $200 million in the domestic US box office market, making it […]
Bollywood’s Global Footprint: How Indian Cinema is Winning Over the World
Bollywood, the world’s largest film industry by volume, is making waves on the global stage. Once primarily catering to domestic audiences, Indian cinema has evolved into a cultural phenomenon with a significant global footprint, captivating audiences across continents. One of the primary drivers of Bollywood’s international success is its universal appeal. Indian films, with their […]
Oscar Nominations: Impact of Los Angeles Fires
The January 6th Los Angeles wildfires have caused widespread devastation to residents and surrounding communities. Spanning numerous locations throughout Los Angeles County, the unexpected blaze resulted in five confirmed deaths and the destruction of over 1,000 structures. These wildfires also prompted the cancellation of the highly anticipated Oscars Nominations announcement. Founded in 1929, the Oscars […]
Fernanda Torres Puts Brazil Back on the Global Film Map with Golden Globe Win
President Lula hailed her as the “Pride of Brazil” after she made history by bringing home ‘the gold’ for her country and becoming the first Brazilian to win a Golden Globe for being the best leading actress in a drama. Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres is a Brazilian actress who was nominated for and won the […]
These 11 Movies Got a Perfect Score on Rotten Tomatoes in 2024
Rotten Tomatoes is known for harshly critiquing some of the greatest films of all time. The critical reception website is frugal regarding praise, but eleven movies released in 2024 met the site’s high standards and earned a 100% fresh rating. All We Imagine as Light, an Indian film produced by Petit Chaos, was praised by […]
